The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the sacrifices of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure the citizenry continues to enjoy peace.
According to a Monday statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onyedi, the governor spoke at the final lap of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Port Harcourt.
Fubara said soldiers have continued to perform their constitutional duties in the most dangerous circumstances while putting their lives on the line for all Nigerians both at home and abroad.
“In the end, some returned traumatised with loss of limbs and shattered hopes while some never returned at all to their families and loved ones.
“We also salute our veterans and members of the Nigerian Legion for their immeasurable services and also for the support and solidarity that they have continued to provide to our soldiers and their fellow veterans,” he said.
The Rivers governor noted that though the war on terror and banditry has not fully ended, it was worthwhile to commend the armed forces for the significant daily gains made on the battlefield.
“As we trust their capability, combat readiness and resilience, we urge the federal government to continue to provide and motivate them with all that they need to enable them to overcome the prolonged internal security challenges facing this nation,” he said.
The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for his determination to tackle economic and security challenges with a political will that would end the activities of Boko Haram and other internal security threats from non-state actors.
He assured that his administration would continue to support the country’s armed forces to enable them to discharge their constitutional responsibilities to Rivers State and the country.
The governor had earlier inspected the guard of honour mounted by the Nigerian military, laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier and released the pigeons that signify peace at the Isaac Adaka Boro Park Field.